How far is Fortaleza from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Fortaleza (Fortaleza Airport) is 4210 miles / 6775 kilometers / 3658 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Fortaleza Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Fortaleza
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Fortaleza. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4210.064 miles
- 6775.441 kilometers
- 3658.446 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 4209.763 miles
- 6774.957 kilometers
- 3658.184 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Fortaleza?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Fortaleza Airport is 8 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Fortaleza?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Fortaleza generates about 483 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 483 kilograms equals 1 064 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Fortaleza
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Fortaleza Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fortaleza |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | FOR |
| ICAO Code: | SBFZ |
| Coordinates: | 3°46′34″S, 38°31′57″W |